Word that means very beautiful

I
[set]

1. 1) комплект, набор; коллекция

in sets — в комплектах, в наборах

a set of surgical instruments [of weights] — набор хирургических инструментов [гирь]

a set of teeth — а) зубы, ряд зубов; б) вставные зубы, вставная челюсть

well-chosen [valuable] set — хорошо подобранная [ценная] коллекция

2) сервиз

3) гарнитур

4) прибор

toilet /dressing-table/ set — туалетный прибор

writing /desk/ set — письменный прибор

5) (полный) комплект издания

a set of Pravda — комплект «Правды»

2. 1) серия, ряд

a set of assumptions — ряд допущений /предположений/

2) совокупность

3. 1) группа (); состав

a poor set of players — плохая команда, плохие игроки

four sets of dancers /partners/ — четыре пары танцоров

a new set of customers — новый круг покупателей /клиентов/

2) набор, состав ()

3) компания, круг

the political [the literary] set — политические [литературные] круги

the smart /the fashionable/ set — а) законодатели мод; б) фешенебельное общество

gambling set — картёжники, завсегдатаи игорных домов

he belonged to the best set in the college — в колледже он принадлежал к числу избранных

he is not in their set, he does not belong to their set — он не принадлежит к их кругу [ тж. 4)]

4) банда, шайка

he is not in their set, he does not belong to their set — он не из их шайки [ тж. 3)]

set designer — художник по декорациям; художник кинофильма

6. приёмник

7. фигура (); последовательность фигур

we danced three or four sets of quadrilles — мы протанцевали три или четыре кадрили

8. завивка и укладка волос

9. сюита духовной музыки ()

II

the set of his back [of his shoulders] — линия спины [плеч]

the set of the hills — линия /очертание/ гор

2. строение; конфигурация; (тело)сложение

the set of smb.’s head — посадка головы

1) направление

the set of a tide [of a current, of wind] — направление прилива [течения реки, ветра]

2) направленность; тенденция

the set of public opinion /of public feeling/ — тенденция общественного мнения

a set towards mathematics — склонность к математике; математический склад ума

4) наклон, отклонение

a set to the right — отклонение /наклон/ вправо

1) = set onion

2) посадочный материал ()

to make a dead set at smb. — а) обрушиваться /нападать/ на кого-л.; резко критиковать кого-л.; ≅ вцепиться в кого-л. зубами и когтями; б) делать всё возможное, чтобы завоевать кого-л. /завоевать чью-л. любовь, дружбу, доверие /; в) вешаться кому-л. на шею, навязывать свою любовь, пытаться влюбить в себя ( о женщине); г) делать стойку ()

1. неподвижный; застывший

with a set face /countenance/ — с каменным лицом

2. 1) определённый, твёрдо установленный, постоянный

set wage — твёрдый оклад, постоянная заработная плата

the hall holds a set number of people — зал вмещает определённое количество людей

2) неизменный, постоянный; незыблемый

set programme — постоянная /неизменная/ программа

to dine at a set hour — обедать в определённые часы /в одно и то же время/ [ тж. 4]

to be set in one’s ways [ideas] — никогда не изменять своим привычкам [взглядам]

3) шаблонный; стереотипный

in set terms /phrases/ — в шаблонных /избитых/ выражениях, казённым /официальным/ языком

3. установленный ()

4. заранее установленный, оговорённый

at set hours — в установленные часы [ тж. 2, 2)]

5. упрямый, настойчивый; упорный

set rains — непрекращающиеся /упорные/ дожди

a man of set opinions — человек, упорно придерживающийся /не меняющий/ своих взглядов

his jaw looked too square and set — ≅ его лицо выражало упрямство

6. умышленный, преднамеренный

all set — ≅ в полной боевой готовности

all set to do smth. — горящий желанием сделать что-л.

we were set for an early morning start — мы подготовились к тому, чтобы выступить рано утром

is everyone set? — все готовы?

8. встроенный, прикреплённый

set dinner — а) званый обед; б) обед за общим столом (); в) общий обед, не включающий порционные блюда ()

to be hard set — находиться в затруднительном положении /в стеснённых обстоятельствах/

to be sharp set — быть голодным, проголодаться

to get set — толстеть, терять стройность

I

1. 1) ставить, помещать, класть; положить, поставить

to set a cup [a glass, a dish] (down) on the table — (по)ставить чашку [стакан, блюдо] на стол

to set smth. in its place again — поставить /положить/ что-л. на своё место

to set a chair at /by/ the table — поставить стул около стола /к столу/

to set chairs for visitors — (по)ставить /расставить/ стулья для гостей

to set one’s hand on smb.’s shoulder — класть /положить/ руку на чьё-л. плечо

to set a trap /snare/ — поставить силки

to set a crown on smb.’s head — возложить корону на чью-л. голову

to set smb. on a pedestal — возвести кого-л. на пьедестал

he took off his hat and set it on the floor — он снял шляпу и положил её на пол

2) ставить на какое-л. место; придавать () значение

to set Vergil before Homer — ставить /считать/ Вергилия выше Гомера

to set smb. among the great writers — считать кого-л. одним из великих писателей

to set smb., smth. at naught — а) ни во что не ставить, презирать кого-л., что-л.; to set smb.’s good advice at naught — пренебречь чьим-л. разумным советом; б) издеваться над кем-л., чем-л.

to set much /a great deal/ on smth. — придавать чему-л. большое значение

he sets a great deal by daily exercise — он придаёт большое значение ежедневным упражнениям

to set little on smth. — придавать чему-л. мало значения

I don’t set myself up to be better than you — я не считаю себя лучше /выше/ вас

a house set in a beautiful garden — дом, стоящий в прекрасном саду

a little town set north of London — маленький городок, расположенный к северу от Лондона

blue eyes set deep in a white face — голубые, глубоко посаженные глаза на бледном лице

the pudding sets heavily on the stomach — пудинг тяжело ложится на желудок

3. сажать, усаживать

to set smb. by the fire — усадить кого-л. у камина /у костра/

to set smb. on horseback — посадить кого-л. на лошадь

to set a king on a throne — посадить /возвести/ короля на трон

4. насаживать, надевать

5. (in) вставлять

6. 1) направлять; поворачивать

to set smb. on the right [wrong] track — направить кого-л. по правильному [ложному] следу

to set the police after a criminal — направить полицию по следам преступника

public opinion is setting with [against] him — общественное мнение за [против] него, общественное мнение складывается в [не в] его пользу

7. подготавливать; снаряжать; приводить в состояние готовности

to set the scene — описать (в общих чертах) обстановку /положение/

to set the stage — а) расставлять декорации; б) (под)готовить почву ()

to set the stage for the application of a new method of therapy — подготовить почву для нового метода лечения

to be set for smth. — быть готовым к чему-л.

it was all set now — теперь всё было готово /подготовлено/

it /the stage/ was all set for a first-class row — всё предвещало первостатейный скандал

I was all set for the talk — я готовился к этому разговору; я знал, что меня ждёт /мне предстоит/ этот разговор

he was all set for a brilliant career — перед ним открывалась блестящая карьера, его ждала блестящая карьера

set! — внимание!, приготовиться!

8. устанавливать, определять, назначать

to set a limit /boundary/ — устанавливать границы /пределы/

to set a limit to smth. — установить предел чему-л., пресечь что-л.

to set bounds to smth. — ограничивать что-л.

to set the pace — а) устанавливать скорость шага /бега/; б) служить образцом, примером; [ тж. 10]

to set the style /tone/ — задавать тон

to set a time [a date] — назначить время [дату]

to set a price on smb.’s head /on smb.’s life/ — оценивать чью-л. голову /жизнь/, назначать сумму вознаграждения за поимку кого-л.

he sets no limit to his ambitions — его честолюбие безгранично /не знает пределов/

the time and date of the meeting have not yet been set — время и день собрания ещё не назначены

then it’s all set for Thursday at my place — значит решено — в четверг у меня

do you think this bonnet sets me? — как вы думаете, идёт мне эта шляпка?

to set well /badly/ — хорошо [плохо] сидеть ()

to set the pace — регулировать скорость [ тж. 8]

II А

his star has /is/ set — его звезда закатилась

2. ставить ()

to set a clock /a watch/, to set the hands of a clock — (по)ставить часы (правильно)

to set one’s watch by the town clock [by the time-signal] — ставить свои часы по городским [по сигналу поверки времени]

to set an alarm-clock — поставить /завести/ будильник

to set a thermostat at seventy — поставить стрелку термостата на семьдесят

I want you to set your watch by mine — я хочу, чтобы вы поставили свои часы по моим

3. 1) ставить ()

2) задавать ()

the teacher set his boys a difficult problem — учитель задал ученикам трудную задачу

what questions were set in the examination? — какие вопросы задавали на экзамене?

to set good [bad] examples — подавать хорошие [дурные] примеры

5. 1) вводить ()

2) вводить, внедрять ()

to set a new model — внедрять новую модель /-ый образец/

6. 1) стискивать, сжимать ()

he set his teeth doggedly [hard] — он упрямо [крепко] стиснул зубы; б) принять твёрдое решение; упрямо стоять на своём, заупрямиться

with jaws set in an effort to control himself — стиснув зубы, он пытался овладеть собой

2) сжиматься ()

7. застывать, становиться неподвижным ()

the mortar joining these bricks hasn’t set yet — известковый раствор, скрепляющий эти кирпичи, ещё не затвердел

3) застывать ()

4) заставлять твердеть застывать ()

9. 1) загустеть; свёртываться (); створаживаться ()

2) сгущать (); створаживать ()

10. 1) оформиться, сформироваться ()

his mind and character are completely set — у него зрелый ум и вполне сложившийся характер

2) формировать (); развивать ()

too much exercise sets a boy’s muscles prematurely — от чрезмерного увлечения гимнастикой мускулы подростка развиваются слишком быстро ()

he set a record for the half mile — он установил рекорд (в беге) на полмили

he quickly set the table (for three) — он быстро накрыл стол (на три персоны)

the hostess ordered to have a place set for the guest — хозяйка распорядилась поставить прибор для (нового) гостя

13. 1) вправлять ()

to set a broken leg [arm, a dislocated joint] — вправить ногу [руку, вывихнутый сустав]

to set diamonds — вставлять в оправу /оправлять/ бриллианты

15. приводить в порядок, поправлять ()

16. укладывать (); сделать укладку

to set one’s hair — делать причёску, укладывать волосы

to set a piece of music for the violin — переложить музыкальную пьесу для скрипки

to set a melody half a tone higher — транспонировать мелодию на полтона выше

19. точить ()

20. выставлять ()

to set guards [sentries, watches] — расставить караульных [часовых, стражу]

to set smb., smth. ashore — а) высаживать кого-л. на берег; б) выгружать что-л. на берег

to set one’s hopes on smb. — возлагать надежды на кого-л.

23. накладывать ()

to set a veto on smth. — наложить запрет на что-л.

to set a punishment [a fine] — накладывать взыскание [штраф]

24. ставить, прикладывать ()

to set a seal — а) поставить печать; б) наложить отпечаток

25. сажать ()

to set seed [plants, fruit-trees] — сажать семена [растения, фруктовые деревья]

the young plants should be set (out) at intervals of six inches — молодые растения следует высаживать на расстоянии шести дюймов друг от друга

they had to set fresh papers — им пришлось составлять новую письменную работу

to set an examination paper — составлять письменную экзаменационную работу

to set questions in an examination — составлять вопросы для экзаменационной работы

to set a book — включить какую-л. книгу в учебную программу

28. 1) определиться ()

2) заставлять двигаться ()

to set close [wide] — набирать плотно [свободно]

the editorial was set in boldface type — передовая была набрана жирным шрифтом

II Б

1. 1) () приниматься за что-л., начинать делать что-л., приступать к чему-л.

to set about one’s work — взяться /приняться/ за работу

to set about one’s packing [getting dinner ready] — начинать упаковывать вещи [готовить обед]

to set about stamp-collecting [learning the German language] — взяться за собирание марок [изучение немецкого языка]

I don’t know how to set about it — я не знаю, как взяться за это дело /как подступиться к этому/

2) () засадить кого-л. за какую-л. работу, заставить кого-л. приняться за что-л., начать что-л.

to set smb. about a task — заставить кого-л. приступить к выполнению задания

2. 1) приниматься за что-л., начинать делать что-л.

to set to work — приступить к работе, приниматься за работу

they set to fighting [arguing] — они стали драться [спорить]

2) () () заставить кого-л. приняться за что-л.; поставить кого-л. на какую-л. работу

to set smb. to work [to dictation] — усадить кого-л. за работу [за диктант]

to set smb. to saw wood [to dig a field] — заставить кого-л. пилить дрова [вскапывать поле]

who(m) did you set to do this? — кому вы поручили сделать это?

she would do what she was set to do with great thoroughness — она тщательно выполняла то, что ей поручали

3. энергично взяться за что-л.; твёрдо решить сделать что-л.

she set herself to put him at his ease — она делала всё возможное, чтобы он чувствовал себя свободно

it is no pleasant task but let us set ourselves to it — это не очень приятное задание, но давайте приступим к его выполнению

4. 1) быть готовым что-л. сделать

he was (all) set to go when I came — он уже был (совсем) готов (идти), когда я пришёл

2) твёрдо решить сделать что-л.

5. () очень хотеть чего-л.; поставить себе целью добиться чего-л.

to be dead set on smth. — упорно /страстно/ желать чего-л.

we didn’t much like the idea of his going back to New York but he was set on it — мы не очень одобряли его план вернуться в Нью-Йорк, но он твёрдо решил сделать это

6. () () быть категорически против чего-л., противиться чему-л.

he set himself against my proposal — он заупрямился и отказался принять моё предложение

the mother was violently set against the match — мать была категорически против этого брака

he (himself) was set against going there — он (сам) упорно отказывался идти туда

7. 1) () нападать, напускаться на кого-л.

to set upon smb. with blows — наброситься на кого-л. с кулаками

to set upon smb. with arguments — атаковать кого-л. доводами

they set upon me like a pack of dogs — они набросились на меня, как свора собак

I’d set about you myself if I could — если бы я мог, я бы сам отколотил тебя

2) натравить, напустить кого-л. на кого-л.

to set the dog on /at/ smb. — натравить на кого-л. собаку

to set detectives on smb. /on smb.’s tracks/ — установить за кем-л. слежку

he is trying to set you against me — он старается восстановить вас против меня

3) подбить (); подтолкнуть ()

to set smb. on to commit a crime — толкнуть кого-л. на преступление

1) противопоставлять что-л. чему-л., сравнивать что-л. с чем-л.

when theory is set against practice — когда теорию противопоставляют практике

when we set one language against another — когда мы сравниваем один язык с другим

against the cost of a new car, you can set the considerable saving on repairs and servicing — покупка нового автомобиля стоит денег, но, с другой стороны, это даёт экономию на ремонте и обслуживании

2) опираться чем-л. обо что-л., упираться

he set a hand against the door and shoved it — он упёрся рукой в дверь и толкнул её

9. () возвысить кого-л., дать кому-л. власть над кем-л.

to set smb. (up) over a people — посадить кого-л. на трон, сделать кого-л. королём, дать кому-л. власть над народом

10.

1) выдавать себя за кого-л.

2) зарегистрироваться, записаться ()

11. принимать кого-л. за кого-л.

to set smb. down for an actor — принять кого-л. за актёра

he set her down for forty — он считал, что ей лет сорок

12. выдавать себя за кого-л.

to set up for a professional [for a scholar] — выдавать себя за профессионала [за учёного]

13. привести что-л. в движение

14.

1) осыпать, усеивать что-л. чем-л.; украшать что-л. чем-л.

to set the top of wall with broken glass — утыкать верхнюю часть стены битым стеклом

tables set with flowers — столы, украшенные цветами

the sky set with stars — небо, усеянное звёздами

a coast set with modern resorts — побережье со множеством современных курортов

2) засевать что-л. чем-л.

15. иметь склонность к чему-л.

a soul that is set to melancholy — душа, склонная к печали

16. подносить, прикладывать, приставлять что-л. к чему-л.; приближать что-л. к чему-л.

to set a match [a lighter] to a cigarette — поднести спичку [зажигалку] к сигарете

to set one’s lips to a glass, to set a glass to one’s lips — поднести стакан ко рту

to set one’s hand /one’s name, one’s signature, one’s seal/ to a document — подписать документ

to set pen to paper — взяться за перо, начать писать

17. отводить, предназначать, откладывать что-л. для кого-л., чего-л.

to set apart funds for some purpose — выделять фонды для какой-л. цели

to set some food apart for further use — откладывать часть продуктов на будущее

the rooms set apart for the children were large and beautiful — комнаты, отведённые для детей, были просторны и красивы

18. излагать что-л. кому-л.

to set a plan [facts] before smb. — излагать /представлять на рассмотрение/ кому-л. план [факты]

he set his plan before the council — он изложил /представил/ совету свой план

III А

1. :

to set a prisoner free /at liberty/ — освободить арестованного

to set afloat — а) спускать на воду; б) приводить в движение; дать () ход

anger set afloat all his inner grievances — гнев всколыхнул затаённые обиды

to set smb. wrong — вводить кого-л. в заблуждение

set your mind at ease! — не беспокойтесь!

to set smb.’s mind at rest — успокоить кого-л.

to set a question /affair/ at rest — разрешить какой-л. вопрос, покончить с каким-л. вопросом

to set smb.’s fears at rest — рассеять чьи-л. опасения

to set smb.’s curiosity agog — возбудить /вызвать/ чьё-л. любопытство

to set smb. on the alert — заставить кого-л. насторожиться

to set one’s affairs [papers, room] in order — приводить свои дела [бумаги, комнату] в порядок

to set going — а) запускать (); to set machinery going — приводить в действие механизм; б) пускать в ход, в действие

to set on foot = to set going б)

2) :

to set smb. laughing [in a roar] — рассмешить, заставить кого-л. смеяться [покатиться со смеху]

his jokes set the whole room [the table] laughing — все, кто был в комнате [кто сидел за столом], до упаду смеялись над его шутками

to set smb. (off) thinking, to set smb. to thinking — заставить кого-л. призадуматься

to set smb. wondering — вызывать у кого-л. удивление

to set smb. flying — обратить кого-л. в бегство

to set tongues wagging — вызывать толки, давать пищу для сплетен

this incident set everybody’s tongue wagging — этот инцидент наделал много шуму

to set the company talking — а) развязать языки; б) дать пищу злым языкам

I set him talking about the new discovery — я навёл его на разговор о новом открытии

to set foot somewhere — ходить куда-л., появляться где-л.

not to set foot in smb.’s house — не переступать порога чьего-л. дома

to set foot on shore — ступить на землю /на берег/

to set one’s feet on the path — пуститься в путь /дорогу/

to set one’s heart on smth. — стремиться к чему-л., страстно желать чего-л.

to set one’s heart on doing smth. — стремиться сделать что-л.

he set his heart on going to the South — он очень хотел /твёрдо решил/ поехать на юг

he has set his heart on seeing Moscow — его заветной мечтой было повидать Москву

why should it be that man she has set her heart upon? — почему она полюбила именно этого человека?

to set one’s wits to smb.’s (wits) — поспорить /помериться силами/ с кем-л.

to set one’s wits to smth. — пытаться (раз)решить что-л.; ≅ шевелить мозгами

to set one’s wits to work — ломать себе голову над чем-л.

to set people by the ears /at variance, at loggerheads/ — ссорить, натравливать людей друг на друга

to set smth. on fire, to set fire /a light/ to smth. — сжечь /поджечь, зажечь/ что-л.

to have smb. set — схватить кого-л. за горло, прижать кого-л. к стенке

to set the law [smb.] at defiance — бросать вызов закону [кому-л.]

Do you have a hard time finding different ways to describe beautiful and attractive things, experiences, and people?

English has so many ways to say the same thing. This rich mix of different tongues and the evolution of English (much thanks to our friend Shakespeare) has made English the beautiful mélange [mixture] that it is today. Pay attention to the Etymology of some of the words below.

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Your native language probably has an elaborate selection of words to describe beauty and attraction, but you probably only know a few in English.  By creating a rich vocabulary, you enrich your English and sound much more natural.

The 16 Most Common Synonyms For Beauty

*Organized from innocent to more suggestive of romantic and/or sexual interest

1. Cute can be used to describe a dog, a baby, or a person you are attracted to in a romantic or non-romantic way.  To call somebody cute is often the first phase of romantic interest, but it can also be confused with a plutonic/NON-romantic love.

2. Adorable has the same sense as cute, but it’s a bit stronger. It’s a way to talk about a lighter, more playful form of beauty that can be applied to pets, babies/kids, and people for whom you may or may not have a romantic attraction.  Adore as a verb, however, means to have a deep love and respect for someone.

3. Attractive is the most generic and objective way to say that another person has a pleasing appearance. It does not necessarily denote romantic interest. This is a word you might use to talk about a person (to objectively describe someone as good-looking) and not to a person your interested in.

4. Good-looking is one of the most common ways to describe a person who is attractive. Although good-looking is a little more suggestive of romantic intentions than the word attractive, it does not necessarily denote romantic interest.  It is used to talk about people who have a pleasing appearance. Good-looking comes from to look good (e.g. you look good in that dress).

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5. Beautiful is the classic way to describe a feminine beauty (at least when talking about people), which often expresses both outer and inner beauty. Calling a person of the opposite sex beautiful (i.e. you are beautiful) is more and more suggestive of romantic interest because it could denote attraction to their whole being.

This is, however, different than saying “you look beautiful” (a compliment on somebody’s current appearance which may or may not denote romantic interest). It’s also important to keep in mind that a woman (especially) often compliments another woman’s physical beauty without romantic intentions, as a man may (to a woman). But it’s rare to hear a heterosexual man describe another man as beautiful.

*Important Cultural Note: With romantic intentions, beautiful is generally used to describe a feminine or very intimate beauty. So, in English speaking cultures, it’s not common for a woman to call a man beautiful unless she was describing a more delicate type of beauty. While a man would call a woman beautiful, a woman would call a man good-looking, cute, or even handsome. Also keep in mind that beautiful is not just used to describe people, but also places and things, which is much more universal.

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6. Handsome is a word that is traditionally used to describe an attractive man. In the United States, this is a more old-fashioned word, and is rarely used by younger generations, while Australians of all ages use this to describe attractive men all the time.

In the U.S. the general tendency (for younger people) in describing an attractive man isn’t to use beautiful or handsome (although they aren’t incorrect).  Most people younger than 40 would use good-looking or cute in this situation.

7. Pretty is similar to beautiful in meaning, but in a more innocent and/or physical way. Beautiful is a more powerful and complete concept (beauty can describe not just outer beauty, but also inner beauty, as well as grace), and has more of an impact. Pretty, on the other hand, may be more based on physical appearance that can be molded by cosmetics. While it does denote attraction and there’s nothing superficial about this word, pretty is not as deep and significant as beautiful. It’s also not so formal.

Note: This is another word describing feminine beauty. A woman would generally never call a man “pretty.” Another common collocation is for a witch to call kids “my pretties” when she has a malicious intention.

8. Gorgeous is another synonym for beautiful that denotes a very powerful physical attraction. While the world beautiful may have more of an inner/outer quality, gorgeous is purely physical attraction. This can be used for both feminine and masculine beauty, although it is more common for women to use this to describe men.

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9. Lovely is a synonym for what is generally a feminine beauty that describes an elegant and/or radiant beauty. You can also use it to describe things and events (i.e. I had a lovely time at the park, my vacation was lovely, etc). This is used a lot in posh British English.

10. Exquisite means to be beautiful in a very delicate and refined way. Similar to the word lovely, when describing people, exquisite denotes an extreme feminine beauty. Employing similar qualities (delicate, refined, etc), we can use exquisite to talk about food, wine, an experience, and anything else that demands a keen/sensitive attention to details.

11. Stunning is a surprising and/or shocking appearance, which supposedly may even cause the loss of consciousness. It is commonly used to describe feminine beauty, but can be used to describe a man too.

12. Foxy is another word that is used in English to describe a very attractive woman or man. You can say “she’s foxy,” or “She is a fox,” although this word is not used so much nowadays (it’s more 7o’s slang). The literal meaning of a fox is a wild animal (similar to a dog- see definition below), and the origin of the British word is foxismonitism, which means young and attractive.

Check your translations: When I was a beginning Spanish speaker in Mexico, I learned that the literal translation for fox in Spanish was zorra. So I was on a date with a foxy woman one night, and everything was going really well until I looked her in the eyes and said “eres muy zorra” and she surprised me with a slap in the face. Apparently zorra means prostitute in Spanish.

13. Radiant is a bright, or shining kind of beautiful that is specifically used to describe feminine beauty. This is a beauty that is vibrant with light, luminosity, life, energy and health. It also is common to use this as a temporal, in-the-moment beauty.

14. Sexy is a word that I believe translates into other languages and most people have an understanding of. It means that the person is attractive in a very sexual, sensual way, that they cause excitement. Nowadays, however, when used in a colloquial sense, sexy can sometimes be used to describe exciting, glamorous and/or trendy things, like a “sexy new guitar,” or a “sexy new computer” (similar to chic).

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15. Hot is similar to sexy in that it’s an attractiveness that provokes sexual interest or even lust. You can say that “he is hot,” or that “he is a hottie.” Both hot and sexy are slightly objectifying. Here’s a definition from urban dictionary.

16. Babe is noun used to describe a very beautiful woman (or in rare cases, a man). It’s to the same degree as gorgeous, but it’s definitely not as common as it used to be. You’ll certainly see a lot of pop cultural references though in old movies and songs.

59 More Common Synonyms and Collocations For Beauty 

These are in Alphabetical Order with a asterisk* next to ones that I perceive to be more popular

• *Aesthetically Pleasing (adj) is a more objective way to say that it pleases the senses. It’s much more common to use this to describe design than human beings (it’s very objective).
• *Appealing (adj) : Something that is attractive or interesting (it appeals to you). We use this to talk about things and/or ideas, and it doesn’t commonly connote romantic intention with people.
• *Alluring (adj): Something that seduces or lures you in a mysterious way.  You can say this about a person or a thing.
• *Amazing (adj): Something or someone that surprises or impresses you (when describing a person, this is more of an in-depth feeling, not strictly external beauty).
• *Angelic (adj)/ an Angel (n): Is another way to describe something of a religious connotation, or, when describing a person, a mystical or sacred type of connection or beauty.
• *Banging (bangin’) (adj) (Banging) is an informal but popular slang expression meaning sexy or hot when describing a person (mainly used to describe women), but can also mean that something is awesome (non-sexual). It comes from the verb bang, which means to hit hard, and can also be a synonym for “to have sex.”
• A Beauty/ A Beaut (n) is to describe a particularly perfect example of something (for things and people), mainly used by men.
• Becoming (adj) is more of an elegant word meaning that it brings out the beauty, such as a nice dress or shirt that makes a person or thing more beautiful. It can also mean that it is appropriate, or fits well with something.
• Beguiling (adj) is a type of beauty that is charming and attractive, but sometimes in a clever or deceptive way.
• Bewitching/Bewitched (adj) has the quality of “casting a spell” on somebody, being hypnotized, or losing control, as is often the case with romantic desires.
• Bootylicious (adj) the name of a famous Destiny’s Child song is a combination of the words booty (butt or ass) with delicious. This is a more “curvaceous” or voluptuous (as referring to a full-figured or bigger woman) form of sexual attractiveness.

• *Breathtaking (adj) is something that takes the breath away and if often used to describe natural beauty or something of extreme grace.
• Buxom (adj) is a particularly voluptuous and/or big-breasted form of feminine beauty.
• *Captivating (adj) is a type of beauty that surprises and holds you captive (prisoner). This is often used to describe people and things that grab you and leave you without control.
• *Charming (adj) is a pleasantly hypnotic aspect of a person that may have more to do with their behavior and/or presence. This is used much more to describe the ideal man (i.e. prince charming) in a romantic sense than a woman. Similar to bewitched and enchanting.
• Comely (adj) is a word that originates from “becoming” and has a similar meaning. This is an attractive combination, or something that fits well together, such as clothes, or a couple that complements each other.
• Dainty (adj) is a delicate or exquisite feminine beauty. This word is a bit old-fashioned and common in old-English literature.
• *Dazzling (adj) is something or someone who dazzles you, or blinds you with a bright and surprising light that confuses your vision.
• Delightful (adj) is something that delights, or pleases you. When talking about beauty, it’s something that pleases the senses.
• *Divine (adj) is a word used to describe a heavenly or sacred type beauty, similar to angelic. 
• Doll (n) is a bit of an outdated/old-fashioned adjective to describe beauty or cuteness, most likely originating from toy dolls . It has a connotation of smooth, delicate features, with a hint of innocence. You might see these in old movies.
• Dreamy (adj) is a type of human beauty that invokes a person to daydream (to fantasize about something). Although this word is outdated/old-fashioned, a teenage girl might describe her crush (the person she likes) as dreamy.
• *Drop-Dead (adj) Gorgeous is a common collocation for a woman or man who is so attractive that your heart will stop beating. Drop-dead is only used to describe people.
• * Eye-Catching refers to something that catches/grabs the eyes and attention from people, literally attracting looks from all around.  As exemplified
• Easy on the eyes (adj) is a type of beauty that makes it easy to look at that person. It is, of course, an understatement (the presence of something as being smaller). Also Not Hard to Look At.
• *Eye-Candy (n) is an informal slang expression meaning that something tastes good to your eyes, but doesn’t have a lot of depth. Although it is not a bad word, it is very direct and sexual.
• Enchanting (adj) is a beauty or appeal that has the power to enchant, or “casts a spell” over you (uses magic to change your state). This can be used with people and things. Similar to charming and bewitched.
• *Fabulous (adj) is a beauty or appeal that inspires wonder. Similar to wonderful and amazing.
• Fair (adj) is a very delicate form of beauty that comes from old-English (i.e. my fair lady or the ).  It also means just, or light-skinned and/or blonde.
• *Fine (adj) is a 90’s slang word meaning sexy or attractive (man or woman), often used by young people.
• *Fly (adj) is a 90’s ghetto slang word that means anything from cool, to sort of a mix between beautiful and cool. It can be used to describe a person or a thing. 
• Fetching (adj) is an adjective meaning attractive that comes from old English. ‘To Fetch” literally means “to go get” or “grab.” It can be used for things and people. 
• *A Goddess (n) is literally a female deity, but when describing an attractive female it means that she is so beautiful that she has a sacred, divine quality that is almost superhuman.
• Glamorous (adj) means to possess a magical and/or exciting charm, or glamour.
• Glorious (adj) is a type of appeal that evokes splendor, admiration, and glory.
• *Graceful (adj) is an elegant type of beauty, often delicate in appearance or movement.
• *A Head turner (n) is a person so beautiful that they cause people to turn their heads to look at them as they walk or drive past (often causing car accidents).
• Heart-stopping (adj) is an extreme and surprising type of beauty that is said to “stop the heart.”
• *Hottie (adj) is a synonym, often used by adolescents or young people, to describe someone who is sexy and attractive. Urban dictionary defines “hottie” as someone who physically attractive but doesn’t know it yet.
• Hypnotic (adj) is somebody who is so attractive that they hypnotize you in a way that you lose control.
• *Irresistible (adj) is a type of attraction or appeal that cannot be resisted. This is often used to describe a beautiful person, but is also used to describe emotions, feelings, and impulses.
• *A Looker (n) is a synonym for somebody who “looks good,” as in good-looking, typically used to describe a young woman.
• *Luscious (adj) is literally something that tastes good, rich, and sweet. As is often the case, the sensual experience of food transfers over to describe somebody who is sensually attractive.
• *Magnetic (adj) is an attractiveness or appeal that acquires the quality of a magnet, that lures, pulls you toward it.
• *Magnificent (adj) is an impressive and extravagant type of beauty that can be used to describe a person or a thing. 
• *Marvelous (adj) is an adjective that literally means to inspire wonder, awe, and admiration. It can be used to describe a strong attraction or appeal toward a person, or a thing. 
• *Nice (adj) is a colloquial synonym for beautiful that also means pleasant and enjoyable. When talking about a female (and possibly a male), saying that person is “nice” implies sexual attraction (Australian English).
• *A Perfect 10 (n) is a person (usually a woman) who gets a perfect score on a scale of 1 to 10. This 1 to 10 scale/scorecard is a way shallower men tend to objectify women and give them a superficial grade for their beauty so they can systemize and communicate their conquests with their friends. For example, a 10 is perfect, a 9 could be very beautiful/gorgeous, an 8 is beautiful, a 7 is cute, and a 6 is okay.
• *Ravishing (adj) is an extreme and/or stunning beauty that hypnotizes you.
• Riveting (adj) is something that fully captures your attention in a positive way to the point of losing control.
• Seductive (adj) is a type of beauty that seduces you, attracts you, and tempts you.
• Sensuous (adj) is another word describing purely physical beauty, referring to the appreciation of a person’s physical qualities.
• *Smoking (smokin’ hot) is a person that is so hot (sexy) that smoke emits from them (figuratively). Urban dictionary defines it as “beyond the point of (more than) really hot.”
• *Spectacular (adj) is a type of beauty that is dramatic and impressive, that evokes peoples attention as a spectacle. This is used for both people and things.
• *Striking Beauty (adj) is a common collocation with beauty that describes it as something that strikes, or hits you hard, causing an impact.
• *Sublime (adj) is a type of beauty that is almost spiritual or sacred, and that inspires admiration. This can be used to describe people, but it’s more often used to describe things. 
• Taking (adj) is a type of person who captivates (grabs or takes you into possession) with their beauty or charm. This is not commonly used nowadays.
• A Traffic Stopper (n) refers to a person who is so attractive that they stop traffic. Whatever the reason, this is usually a reference to women. This can be used to describe fascinating and beautiful things as well.
• Winsome (adj) describes someone is attractive in physical appearance of character. This is not commonly used nowadays.
• *Wonderful (adj) is a beauty or appeal that inspires wonder, amazement, curiosity.

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English is a beautiful language as it is filled with all the amazing words which have the power to influence your day. Now if you are one of those who is looking for a good list of beautiful words then perhaps you have come to the right place. Whenever you are describing a woman you look of some of the best words that can make her feel confident hand happy. But sometimes you get stuck with the vocabulary. It would not happen to you anymore.

We will help you with learning some adjectives that will help you to describe a beautiful woman. We have already been into the fact that “Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder” which is a true fact. Hence we can say that everyone who could potentially have a different opinion of what the word beautiful means and what would be a beauty for them.

Following is a list of adjectives to describe a beautiful woman and girl in writing:

Wonderful	Magnificent	Superb	Grand
Splendid	Groovy	Astonishing	Stylish
Fabulous	Clever	Lovable	Remarkable
Glorious	Sensual	Vibrant	Effervescent
Strong	Scrumptious	Succulent	Cute
Radiant	Adorable	Exquisite	Radiant
Clever	Curvy	Fox	Sexy

Now we realize that this is a very subjective topic and it can be very difficult to pick out wrong and right here. So just to help you out we have come up with some really good adjectives that would be defining a beautiful woman.

1. Cute

The most common word that we hear for all girls and women. Cute is a word which means someone is very appealing and pretty in away. It can be used for a person you are usually attracted to. It is used to symbolize somebody whether in a romantic way or in a non-romantic way.

2. Adorable

The meaning of the word can be similar to that of cute, which means someone who is really pretty and quite appealing in the appearance. It can also be used to describe the way to talk about in a lighter and more playful form.

Adore as you see is a verb and means that you have a deep love and respect for someone.

3. Attractive

It is a bit strong word to describe a woman. It can also be considered as one of the most generic and objective ways to describe a woman. “Attractive” means that a person has a pleasing appearance which does not necessarily mean to denote romantic interest.

4. Exquisite

The word by definition means that something or someone which is very beautiful as well as very delicate in a refined way.

It is very similar to the word lovely. It is used when you wish to define a person’s extreme feminine beauty and shows that you are giving importance to the details.

5. Radiant

The word itself means that something which very bright and shining. It is a kind of beautiful and specifically used to describe feminine beauty. With this word, you can describe the beauty in a very light, manner full of energy.

6. Fox

By definition, it is a word that is used to describe a woman who is very attractive and with her boldness and confidence. It is her look that makes her appear wild and superior. It is a British slang word that is mostly used to describe a confident woman.

7. Pretty

It is similar to beautiful in meaning but in a more innocent and/or physical way. 

Ex. Ashima was standing next to me. I was astonished to see that she has turned out to be so pretty.

8. Gorgeous

It is another synonym for beautiful that denotes a very powerful physical attraction. While the world beautiful may have more of an inner/outer quality, gorgeous is purely physical attraction. 

Ex. It was a cocktail party yesterday. You could have met gorgeous ladies in the party.

9. Lovely

It is a synonym for what is generally a feminine beauty that describes an elegant and/or radiant beauty.

Ex. I gifted my wife a saree and it looked lovely on her.

10. Exquisite

It means to be beautiful in a very delicate and refined way. 

Ex. I was mesmerised by witnessing her exquisite beauty when she walked on the ramp for the first time. 

11. Stunning

Defined as a surprising and/or shocking appearance, which supposedly may even cause the loss of consciousness. 

Ex. She was looking stunning with the outfits she bought from the online store.

12. Sexy

It is a word that I believe translates into other languages and most people have an understanding of. It means that the person is attractive in a very sexual, sensual way, that they cause excitement. 

Ex. Maya was looking sexy when she was dressed for the cocktail party. 

13. Alluring

Something that seduces or lures you in a mysterious way.  You can say this about a person or a thing.

Ex. You can see Smriti entering the Great Hall and spread the alluring effect in the air. Everyone was stunned by the look of Smriti.

14. Bewitching/Bewitched (adj)

The quality of “casting a spell” on somebody, being hypnotized, or losing control, as is often the case with romantic desires.

Ex. The Yule Ball was the deciding event that took place before Triwizard Tournament. Mohini was looking bewitching in her white dress and surprised everyone by her look. 

15. Good-looking

It is one of the most common ways to describe a person who is attractive.

Ex. There was a gang of girls staying at the Resort. They all were good-looking and had a glow on their faces. It was because their team won the championship.

16. Breathtaking

It is something that takes the breath away and is often used to describe natural beauty or something of extreme grace.

Ex. The queen of the Mehrana Gharanas has breathtaking beauty that was taking the town by surprise. 

17. Blooming: thriving in vigor, health, and beauty.

Ex. If you want to have a blooming beautiful look. Go for eyelash extensions. It will make you look beautiful and young. 

18. Classy: stylish; elegant; fashionable.

Ex. She was a classy woman and had immense energy to balance work life and personal life. 

19. Dazzling

It is something or someone who dazzles you or blinds you with a bright and surprising light that confuses your vision.

Ex. When you are happy from inside, your beauty is dazzling.

20. Dashing spirited: elegant; audacious; fashionable; showy.

Ex. If you wan to look dashing, just wear your confidence. It will do the magic. 

Conclusion:

The English dictionary is filled with a lot more word that can be used to describe a woman in a positive way. These are some of the sweet words that you can use for your female friends, colleagues or even your elders.

These are some of the words which can make her day. Being positive does not cost you anything so always be positive. If you can put up some more words then they are always welcomed. For more updates stay tuned to EnglishBix.

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